Yaṣṭimadhu Keśa-snāna · यष्टिमधु केश-स्नान
hair conditioning post-shampoo; scalp pH balancing.
Triphala-Reetha-Shikakai Shampoo Powder
Keśa-prakṣālana Cūrṇa केश-प्रक्षालन चूर्ण
Also known as: Classical Indian shampoo · Reetha-Shikakai
churna scalphair tridoshic Tier A · multi-source
Indications
daily hair washinganti-dandruffgentle pH-balanced cleansing
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Modern | Classical |
|---|---|---|
Hero actives | ||
| Reetha (Soapnut) · Ariṣṭa Reetha — deseeded fruit | 30 g | — |
| Shikakai (Acacia) · Śikākāī | 30 g | — |
Supporting herbs | ||
| Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan) · Harītakī Triphala component | 7 g | — |
| Bibhitaki (Beleric Myrobalan) · Bibhītakī | 7 g | — |
| Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry) · Āmalakī | 6 g | — |
| Bhringaraja (False Daisy) · Bhṛṅgarāja | 5 g | — |
| Henna (Madyantika) · Mādayantikā Henna leaves | 5 g | — |
| Licorice (Yashtimadhu) · Yaṣṭimadhu / Madhuka | 5 g | — |
Fragrance | ||
| Hibiscus (Japa) · Japā Hibiscus flower | 5 g | — |
Natural Indian shampoo. pH ~6, hair-friendly. Saponins from Reetha + Shikakai provide cleansing; rest provide conditioning.
How to apply Soak 1 Tbsp powder overnight in 200 ml warm water. Strain through muslin in morning. Massage liquid into wet scalp; leave 2 min; rinse thoroughly. · 2-3× per week.
Safety flags
- Stings if reaches eyes — keep eyes closed during rinse
Vaidya review required
This formulation requires verification by a qualified vaidya before clinical or commercial use — for botanical-identity confirmation, dose calibration, and patient-population safety.